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Private Plane Crashes at Aspen Airport, 1 Dead

A private plane crashed at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Sunday, killing one passenger and injuring two others, a spokesperson for the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Mashable.

The plane crashed onto the runway at 12:23 p.m. local time, according to Alex Burchetta, director of operations at the sheriff's office. Burchetta added that it is still unclear whether the three people onboard were airline crew or civilians.

Both of the injured passengers (one with major injuries and the other with moderate injuries) have been taken to Aspen Valley Hospital, Burchetta said. The sheriff's office declined to name the passengers.

Emergency crews at the airport are currently dealing with the overturned plane, which Burchetta said is spilling fuel onto the runway. The airport will remain closed until further notice, according to a tweet published by @FlyAspenAirport:

A private aircraft has crashed at the Aspen Airport. Emergency vehicles are on scene. The airport is closed until further notice.

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